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  • vanoonoo
    vanoonoo Posts: 1,897 Forumite
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    anyone fancy signing up to the 'conspiracy researchers and preppers really oldstyle loonies living zombie challenge' (C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z for short)?
    Blah
  • Vanoonoo....count me in...after my birthday on Friday LOL

    maryb
    yes, the military chief of staff were all asked to leave at the same time...according to the press it was all arranged months beforehand.....unfortunately they forgot to tell the chiefs of staff LOL...I thought they were pre empting trouble as well.

    yes, the thing by the trade union was a separate petition to the President from the warning by the military...but we will know on Friday by the sound of it. I see its still being kept out of the main news..perhaps they don't want the idea to spread?

    Just seen the weather forecast for tomorrow and we are going back to the strong storms for a few days...so if I am missing in action you know what has probably happened...my internet is more off than on when storms are around.
    “The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin.” Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC):A
  • ginnyknit
    ginnyknit Posts: 3,718 Forumite
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    :wave: I want to join please, what do we have to do in the challenge ?

    Went to visit friends today, yes real ones :rotfl: and proudly sitting on their couch was a camping stove, they took heed of my warnings as they are all electric too. The lady of the house is disabled and the 4 of us support each other and are always on call when needed, its so good to have friends who understand and never question you, bit like this thread with real coffee !
    Clearing the junk to travel light
    Saving every single penny.
    I will get my caravan
  • D&DD
    D&DD Posts: 4,405 Forumite
    Have had a brainwave for the gilets after what GQ said about a gardening top :D The pockets on these will be ideal for stashing things in so I'm going to fashion myself a pinny from one of them,I have spare camo fabric (in every colourway)as I mentioned he only wore it from 2 up until around a month ago.
    The other one I'm thinking either use as a base for Rosies Backpack as the pockets etc are readymade or maybe fashion a bag for when I go foraging/dogwalking etc.

    Have taken some pics of the garden today with its winter crop planting so will get them up tomorrow :D
  • vanoonoo
    vanoonoo Posts: 1,897 Forumite
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    ok so C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z members so far

    vanoonoo
    2tonsils
    ginnyknit

    the challenge:
    to consistently defend the right to prepare for every possible disaster scenario including but not limited to the zombie apocalypse

    proof positive of membership (must be able to demonstrate at least three of the following):
    ownership of a paracord bracelet or similar (a ball of string or an elastic band is a perfectly acceptable alternate)
    a stock of at least 4 toilet rolls in the house (or the shed or garage or car)
    a manual tin opener (and use of same)
    basic first aid knowledge (such as being able to dial 999, find a blanket, know where the plasters are)
    ability to read through the lines (essential)
    UHT and dried milk (even if dairy intolerant)
    shop at ald! and or pound1and (receipt acceptable if storecupboard is not accessible)
    a camping stove (preferably several with different fuels)
    grab bag (or at least a mental list of what would be needed evne tho you'll probably never put it together)
    safety pin functionality (preferably with a pin stashed about your person at all times)
    homemade cake consumption (baking skills a definite advantage)
    a love of tea (or coffee, or diet coke, or any other beverage except water which needs to be preserved for in the event of emergency)
    pinch of salt (key element to survival in all eventualities)
    toothbrush (sharpened if possible)
    kevlar suit (to fend off backstabbing)
    a blind eye (turnable)
    Blah
  • rosieben
    rosieben Posts: 5,010 Forumite
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    edited 19 September 2012 at 8:24PM
    Helen2k8 wrote: »
    ... *don't throw the string away. You always need string!

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: going to steal this for my sig :D



    vanoonoo count me in too please <goes off to sharpen toothbrush> :D
    ... don't throw the string away. You always need string! :D

    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z Head Sharpener
  • GreyQueen
    GreyQueen Posts: 13,008 Forumite
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    :j I can do that! Can I play, pleeze, Vanoonoo?
    Every increased possession loads us with a new weariness.
    John Ruskin
    Veni, vidi, eradici
    (I came, I saw, I kondo'd)
  • May I join CRAPROLLZ?

    :D

    I can be very useful when the zombies come. I can cook, have been known to clean, hoard string and buckets, can turn fluffy bunnies into dinner (still working on the slippers).
    Oh, and I keep spare undies in the car!
  • vanoonoo
    vanoonoo Posts: 1,897 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z members so far

    vanoonoo
    2tonsils
    ginnyknit
    rosieben
    GreyQueen
    Helen2k8

    welcome!

    we need a password
    Blah
  • craigywv
    craigywv Posts: 2,342 Forumite
    vanoonoo wrote: »
    ok so C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z members so far

    vanoonoo
    2tonsils
    ginnyknit

    the challenge:
    to consistently defend the right to prepare for every possible disaster scenario including but not limited to the zombie apocalypse

    proof positive of membership (must be able to demonstrate at least three of the following):
    ownership of a paracord bracelet or similar (a ball of string or an elastic band is a perfectly acceptable alternate)
    a stock of at least 4 toilet rolls in the house (or the shed or garage or car)
    a manual tin opener (and use of same)
    basic first aid knowledge (such as being able to dial 999, find a blanket, know where the plasters are)
    ability to read through the lines (essential)
    UHT and dried milk (even if dairy intolerant)
    shop at ald! and or pound1and (receipt acceptable if storecupboard is not accessible)
    a camping stove (preferably several with different fuels)
    grab bag (or at least a mental list of what would be needed evne tho you'll probably never put it together)
    safety pin functionality (preferably with a pin stashed about your person at all times)
    homemade cake consumption (baking skills a definite advantage)
    a love of tea (or coffee, or diet coke, or any other beverage except water which needs to be preserved for in the event of emergency)
    pinch of salt (key element to survival in all eventualities)
    toothbrush (sharpened if possible)
    kevlar suit (to fend off backstabbing)
    a blind eye (turnable)
    OK IM IN!!!!!!!!!1 dont have paracord or Kevlar suit, no ALDI in NORTHERN IRELAND
    will start sharpening toothbrush after get son to bed. If we get up and running i can be the head of splinter group in N.I. cant i pleeeease lol as we across the water and you wont be able to control mainland and here!! My oh thinks were all mad...keeps passing by computer mumbling things like "little amuses the innocent"...and "your all nuts" well i like it so count me in!:)
    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z #7 member N.I splinter-group co-ordinater :p I dont suffer from insanity....I enjoy every minute of it!!.:)
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